Gem makes Bitcoin easy by allowing developers to build feature-rich blockchain applications in minutes using less than ten lines of code. By leveraging industry leading security features such as multi-signature wallets, multifactor authentication, and Hardware Security Modules, the Gem API provides an easy to use, comprehensive security solution for Bitcoin apps, without ever taking possession of funds. Gem’s mission is to empower individuals to have control over their own assets, starting with bitcoin. Gem, launched at TechCrunch Disrupt’s Startup Battlefield, was founded in 2014 and is located in Venice, CA.